projector button link to .pdf file (macintosh)

[schadeberg]

Hello again,

I'm doing well so far in making up a Flash projector intro for a CD.
This intro will have an animation which self loads and then allows the user to press a button which is to open up a pdf file. So far I have everything working well for the pc version....however regarding the macintosh version I'm battling with the function where the user is able to select a pdf file which is available on the same CD. At this stage Im using the 'getURL' FS Command, but it attempts to open up explorer and then opens up the Acrobat file. This is not ideal because the user has to close Explorer ..there must be a way to open up the Acrobat file without IE opening up as well.

I'd appreciate any advice here?

Frank

[zoomfreddy]

You have to make a "applescript" that open the .pdf (call the applescript, not the .pdf, search in the forums for the applescript, i made one some time but don't remember if i posted it.....

[Jesse]

I made a new tute about this (but it's for Windows systems only): http://www.actionscripts.org/tutoria...cs/index.shtml

[schadeberg]

STILL STUMPED,

Thanks for replying Jesse & Zoomfreddy....

Seems the answer is to have an AppleScript, which will then open the pdf file.

Does anyone know where I can find such a script for...which will make this all work on a Macintosh??

Thanks - Frank

[zoomfreddy]

ok here is the script:
copy and paste in to the Applescript editor


tell application "Finder"
activate
select file "yourfile.pdf" of disk "YourDisk"
open selection
end tell


(just change the name of file and disk and leave the " ")

and save as:"your prefered name"

for it to work you need to make a disk image, name it and drop your files inside.

the code in flash:

on (release) {
fscommand ("exec", "nameOfyourAppleScript");
}

the AppleScript and files have to be in the same folder as your swf's.

[Jesse]

Thanks for posting it, we haven't seen a working one before.

Keywords: applescript apple script launch file

[schadeberg]

thanks again Zoomfreddy & Jesse...urban legends,

I'll let you know how I go.

Frank

[schadeberg]

Hi Zoomfreddy.....

Thanks for your help so far....

I'm battling with the last step, not sure what to do with one aspect.....QUOTE "for it to work you need to make a disk image, name it and drop your files inside. "


Not sure how to make a disk image..etc

Any help would be appreciated

Frank

[schadeberg]

Got everything working....

Got the Disk Image thing happening...

and the AppleScript works like a charm....

thanks Zoomfreddy...as I said you're amongst the urban legends

Frank

[zoomfreddy]

I am glad to know that my post help you, is just my two cents for all the good stuff i learn here

If you have something helpful, share it!!!